HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 7308.20 – Iron or steel; structures and parts thereof, towers and lattice masts
HS code 7308.20 is the 6-digit subheading for iron or steel, structures and parts thereof, towers and lattice masts. It is used for telecommunication towers, electricity transmission towers, wind turbine towers, radio masts and TV broadcasting towers.
What HS 7308.20 covers
This HS code covers iron or steel structures and their parts specifically designed as towers and lattice masts. This encompasses a wide array of applications, including telecommunication towers (for mobile networks, radio, TV broadcasting), electricity transmission towers, wind turbine towers, and observation masts. These structures are crucial for modern communication, energy distribution, and renewable energy infrastructure. The global trade in these goods is heavily influenced by investments in telecommunications expansion (e.g., 5G rollout), renewable energy projects, and upgrades to national power grids. Major importers include countries expanding their digital infrastructure or investing heavily in wind power, such as the United States, India, and various European nations. Exporters are typically countries with strong heavy engineering and steel fabrication industries, like China, India, and Germany. Key considerations involve structural integrity, wind load resistance, height requirements, and ease of assembly, as these structures often reach considerable heights and operate in challenging environmental conditions.
- Covers
- Telecommunication towers
- Electricity transmission towers
- Wind turbine towers
- Radio masts
- TV broadcasting towers
- Lattice communication masts
- Guyed mast sections
- Examples
- Valmont Industries towers
- American Tower Corporation (as a user/installer of such structures)
- China Tower Corporation (user/installer)
- Siemens Gamesa wind turbine towers (steel components)
Codes often confused with 7308.20
Common mistake. This code might be confused with 730890 (other iron or steel structures) if the specific tower/mast application isn't clear, or with 851770 (parts of telephonic apparatus) if the focus is mistakenly placed on the electronic components rather than the structural steel.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 730820, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 730820 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 19% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 21% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $901M 19% of world exports
- 2 Germany $578M 12% of world exports
- 3 Türkiye $541M 12% of world exports
World total: $4.7B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $1.2B 21% of world imports
- 2 Germany $602M 10% of world imports
- 3 Poland $450M 7.8% of world imports
World total: $5.7B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
How these figures are built
109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).
Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.
Brazil NCM code for 7308.20
Brazil does not split HS 7308.20: its NCM code is 7308.20.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 73.08 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
EU Regulatory Requirements
This product falls under the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM). Importers to the EU must declare embedded carbon emissions and purchase CBAM certificates.
Questions about HS 7308.20
What is HS code 730820?
HS code 730820 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Iron or steel; structures and parts thereof, towers and lattice masts. This HS code covers iron or steel structures and their parts specifically designed as towers and lattice masts. This encompasses a wide array of applications, including telecommunication towers (for mobile networks, radio, TV broadcasting), electricity transmission towers, wind turbine towers, and observation masts. These structures are crucial for modern communication, energy distribution, and renewable energy infrastructure. The global trade in these goods is heavily influenced by investments in telecommunications expansion (e.g., 5G rollout), renewable energy projects, and upgrades to national power grids. Major importers include countries expanding their digital infrastructure or investing heavily in wind power, such as the United States, India, and various European nations. Exporters are typically countries with strong heavy engineering and steel fabrication industries, like China, India, and Germany. Key considerations involve structural integrity, wind load resistance, height requirements, and ease of assembly, as these structures often reach considerable heights and operate in challenging environmental conditions.
What products fall under HS code 730820?
Telecommunication towers, Electricity transmission towers, Wind turbine towers, Radio masts, TV broadcasting towers, Lattice communication masts, Guyed mast sections
What are common misclassifications for HS code 730820?
This code might be confused with 730890 (other iron or steel structures) if the specific tower/mast application isn't clear, or with 851770 (parts of telephonic apparatus) if the focus is mistakenly placed on the electronic components rather than the structural steel.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 730820?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 730820 in UN Comtrade data were China ($901M, 19% of world exports), Germany ($578M) and Türkiye ($541M). World exports came to about $4.7B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 730820?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 730820 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($1.2B, 21% of world imports), Germany ($602M) and Poland ($450M). World imports came to about $5.7B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
How is HS code 730820 structured?
HS code 730820 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (73) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (08) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (20) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 730820?
In Brazil, HS code 730820 is NCM 7308.20.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.